Hi Sean,

Your halfway home. The entire Reformation stands or falls on Sola Scriptura and Sola Fide.

At some point you will have two choices:

1. Reject Christianity, because without a Bible, which was given to you by the Catholic Church, there is no case for Christ.
   
   
2. Accept the Catholic Church as the Church founded by Jesus Christ.

I recommend three things:

1. In my journey back, I also looked at Eastern Orthodoxy.
   
   I figured they also have valid Apostolic Succession, and I wanted a third opinion. To that end I recommend you pick up the Greek Orthodox Study Bible. Pay close attention to the study notes. They express very different aspects of Roman Catholic Doctrine. They also do it in a manner that makes it easier for an Evangelical to understand.
   
   
2. Start reading the writings of the post-biblical early Christians.
   
   Here are a few: Ignatius of Antioch, Clement of Rome, Polycarp, Justin Martyr.
   These are second and third generation Apostles. Their writings are not inspired, but since many of them knew the Twelve Apostles or were close to the them, you will get a better understanding of how the early Church understood the Scriptures.
   
   
3. To re-enforce your understanding of the need for Tradition, I recommend you read the following books:
   1. By What Authority? An Evangelical Discovers Tradition by Mark P. Shea
      He puts together a great systemic defense of Tradition. He is also a convert.
   2. Any Friend of God's Is a Friend of Mine: A Biblical and Historical Explanation of the Catholic Doctrine of the Communion of Saints by Patrick Madrid. This book is a wonderful explanation of the Communion of Saints.
   3. Evangelical is Not Enough by Thomas Howard. He is also a convert.
      

Finally, if you have any specific doctrines that you are struggling with, please feel free to ask us.

John DiMascio